Explore topic-wise MCQs in Information systems and engineering economics.

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1.

A company purchased an industrial fork-lift for $75,000 in year 0. The company expects to use it for the next 7 years after which it plans to sell it for $10,000. The estimated gross income and expenses excluding depreciation for the first year are given below. The fork-lift will be depreciated according to a 5-year MACRS.:Determine the average tax rate applicable in the first year of operation, using the current corporate tax rate schedule.

A. 0.1875
B. 0.1731
C. 0.25
D. 0.15
Answer» C. 0.25
2.

24. As per section 30, which expenditure incurred for

A. a. rent, rates and taxes
B. b. insurance of building
C. c. repairs of building
D. d. capital expenditure
Answer» E.
3.

51. XYZ Ltd is engaged in production of textile

A. a. rs.` 2,92,500
B. b. rs.`4,92,500
C. c. rs.` 3,92,500 88
D. d. rs.` 3,52,500
Answer» C. c. rs.` 3,92,500 88
4.

33. _______Rate of depreciation chargeable on

A. a. 5%
B. b. 10%
C. c. 100%
D. d. 40%
Answer» E.
5.

47. DS acquired a building for Rs. ` 15 lakh in June,

A. a. rs.` 1,50,000
B. b. rs.` 75,000
C. c. rs.` 37,500
D. d. rs.` 1,21,500
Answer» D. d. rs.` 1,21,500
6.

31. The transfer of one or more undertakings as a

A. a. lump sum sale
B. b. slump sale
C. c. aggregate sale
D. d. total sale
Answer» C. c. aggregate sale
7.

What effect would have on the break-even point and expected profit if there is an increase in financing cost?

A. (decrease, decrease)
B. (increase, decrease)
C. (increase, increase)
D. (decrease, increase)
Answer» C. (increase, increase)
8.

25. Group of assets falling within a class of assets

A. a. group of assets
B. b. block of assets
C. c. set of assets
D. d. none of these
Answer» C. c. set of assets
9.

A new business was set up on15-11-2008 and

A. 15-11-2008 to 31-3-2009
B. 1-12-2008 to 31-3-2009
C. 2008-2009
D. none of the above
Answer» B. 1-12-2008 to 31-3-2009
10.

27. Depreciation available, if asset is used for less

A. a. 50%
B. b. 20%
C. c. 100%
D. d)15%
Answer» B. b. 20%
11.

30. If the machinery is purchased on 4th October,

A. a. 60%
B. b. 7.5%
C. c. 15%
D. d. 10%
Answer» C. c. 15%
12.

34. Rate of depreciation chargeable on temporary

A. a. 40%
B. b. 10%
C. c. 100%
D. d.50%
Answer» B. b. 10%
13.

28. If the Plant & Machinery is used for less than

A. a. 7.5%
B. b. 15%
C. c. 20
D. d. 10%
Answer» B. b. 15%
14.

A person leaves India permanently on

A. 2007-08
B. 2008-09
C. 2009-10
D. none of the above
Answer» C. 2009-10
15.

What effect would have on the break-even point and expected profit if there is an increase in fixed cost?

A. (decrease, decrease)
B. (increase, decrease)
C. (increase, increase)
D. (decrease, decrease)
Answer» C. (increase, increase)
16.

A newly constructed water treatment facility cost $2 million. It is estimated that the facility will need renovating every 30 years at a cost of $1 million. Annual repairs and maintenance are estimated to be

A. 3579806
B. 3877482
C. 4301205
D. 3360343
Answer» C. 4301205
17.

A couple wants to save for their daughter’s college expense. The daughter will enter college 8 years from now and she will need

A. 11945
B. 11838
C. 12538
D. 12142
Answer» C. 12538
18.

What effect would have on the break-even point and expected profit if there is an increase in sales expense?

A. (increase, increase)
B. (decrease, decrease)
C. (increase, decrease)
D. (decrease, decrease)
Answer» D. (decrease, decrease)
19.

An asset with a first cost of $100,000 is depreciated over 5-year period. It is expected to have a $10,000 salvage value at the end of 5 years.

A. 82000
B. 90000
C. 64000
D. 60000
Answer» D. 60000
20.

28. If the Plant & Machinery is used for less than 180 days in the year of its acquisition, then,

A. a. 7.5%
B. b. 15%
C. c. 20
D. d. 10%
Answer» B. b. 15%
21.

For an industrial undertaking fulfilling the conditions, additional depreciation in respect

A. rs.75,000
B. rs.1,50,000
C. rs.1,00,000
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
22.

A manufacturing company is considering the purchase of a new CNC lathe, which will cost $60,000 and has an annual maintenance cost of

A. 135928
B. 132275
C. 114487
D. 72275
Answer» C. 114487
23.

You are purchasing an automobile priced at $20,000 by borrowing at 12% interest compounded monthly. The loan will be repaid in monthly installments for five years. What is the constant dollar value (value at the time of financing) of the 36th payment of this loan, if the general inflation rate is 5% compounded monthly?

A. 361.91
B. 383.66
C. 444.89
D. 396.02
Answer» C. 444.89
24.

If you experience a 6 % annual inflation, how long does it take to see the purchasing power being reduced in half?

A. 13 years
B. 10 years
C. 12 years
D. 11years
Answer» D. 11years
25.

The CPI for 2000 was 171.2 and the projected CPI for 2008 is 220. What is the general inflation rate over the last 8 years?

A. 3.65%
B. 6.1%
C. 3.18%
D. 2.83%
Answer» D. 2.83%
26.

Constant (real) dollars reflect constant purchasing power independent of the passage of time

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
27.

Find the capitalized equivalent worth for the project cash flow series at an interest rate of 10%.

A. ce(10%) ⇓ = ⇓ $1,753
B. ce(10%) ⇓ = ⇓ $1,548
C. ce(10%) ⇓ = ⇓ $1,500
D. ce(10%) ⇓ = ⇓ $1,476
Answer» C. ce(10%) ⇓ = ⇓ $1,500
28.

Find the net present worth of the following cash flow series at an interest rate of 10%

A. $550 < pw(10%) ≤ $600
B. $600 < pw(10%) ≤ $650
C. $500 < pw(10%) ≤ $550
D. $650 < pw(10%) ≤ $700
Answer» C. $500 < pw(10%) ≤ $550
29.

9. The process of copying files to a CD-ROM is known as

A. (1) burning
B. (2) zipping
C. (3) digitizing
D. (4) ripping
Answer» B. (2) zipping
30.

Money has a time value because its purchasing power changes over time (inflation).

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
31.

Marginal revenue must exceed marginal cost, in order to carry out a profitable increase of operations

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
32.

47. DS acquired a building for Rs. ` 15 lakh in June, 2016 in addition to cost of land beneath the building

A. a. rs.` 1,50,000
B. b. rs.` 75,000
C. c. rs.` 37,500
D. d. rs.` 1,21,500
Answer» D. d. rs.` 1,21,500
33.

What effect would have on the break-even point and expected profit if there is an increase in unit price?

A. (increase, decrease)
B. (decrease, decrease)
C. (increase, increase)
D. (decrease, increase)
Answer» C. (increase, increase)
34.

What effect would have on the break-even point and expected profit if there is an increase in labor cost?

A. (decrease, decrease)
B. (decrease, decrease)
C. (increase, decrease)
D. (increase, increase)
Answer» D. (increase, increase)
35.

_______ is a person registered with the Registrar

A. operator
B. introducer
C. enrolling agency
D. agency
Answer» C. enrolling agency
36.

What is the process of capturing resident data

A. authentication
B. enrolment
C. identification
D. presentatio n
Answer» C. identification
37.

_____________is responsible to conduct the

A. introducer
B. enrolment agency
C. testing and certification agency
D. registrar
Answer» D. registrar
38.

__________ is a certified personnel employed by

A. enrolment operator
B. enrolment supervisor
C. introducer
D. both 1 & 2
Answer» C. introducer
39.

The Verifier/Certifier is the personnel appointed

A. operator
B. introducer
C. registrars
D. enrolling agency
Answer» D. enrolling agency
40.

Who among the following ensures that only trained

A. uidai
B. operator
C. supervisor
D. enrolment agency
Answer» E.
41.

_____ is any entity authorised or recognised by

A. introducer
B. enrolling agency
C. agency
D. registrar
Answer» E.
42.

_________is the place where the Aadhaar

A. enrolment center
B. exam center
C. hospital
D. school
Answer» B. exam center
43.

F dollars at the end of period N is equal to a single sum P dollars now, if your earning power is measured in terms of interest rate i.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
44.

Which of the following contact numbers can a

A. 1947
B. 2009
C. 140
D. 108
Answer» B. 2009
45.

Enrolment Identification Number (EID)

A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 28
Answer» E.
46.

Resident is an individual who has resided in

A. 32
B. 61
C. 123
D. 182
Answer» E.
47.

Record date of birth of the resident, indicating day, month, and ___________ in the relevant field.

A. initial
B. surname
C. year
D. name
Answer» D. name
48.

The factors of time and uncertainty are the defining aspects of any engineering economic decisions

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
49.

Which must be accomplished first by the entrepreneur or leader?

A. the design of a rational organisation structure
B. generating profits
C. making viable the concept for which the organisation was founded
D. establishing policies that assure consistency of activities
Answer» D. establishing policies that assure consistency of activities
50.

When setting key objectives, managers first seek to articulate

A. results that will achieve the earnings per share target of the external market analysts
B. results that can be achieved with modest commitment of incremental resources
C. mission consistent measurable results to be achieved within a specified future time frame
D. sales forecasts that will generate sufficient revenue to increase global market share
Answer» D. sales forecasts that will generate sufficient revenue to increase global market share